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EAL: Educational Administration & Leadership | Principal Specialization

Educational Administration and Leadership (EAL) offers graduates a program that embraces the broad array of leadership positions in elementary/secondary education. Educational leadership and practice are emphasized in the program. Specialized study provides preparation leading to an Illinois Principal's License (formerly known as Type 75) for elementary/secondary principals and assistant principals.

Typical Plan of Study (minimum 32 hours)

Core Coursework

24 hours

Select 1 Educational Policy, Organization and Leadership Foundations Course

4 hours

Select 1 Educational Psychology Foundations Course

4 hours

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